Crosspointe Community Church

Crosspointe Community Church May 2006 E-Newsletter

In this Issue: From the Pastor - New Sermon Series Spanish Classes Ministry Spotlight Missions Request NFCC Sympathy Congratulations Ledford News Metanoia ABC's Student Ministry Missions Update Preschool Ministry Dates and Events
From the Pastor:
	NEW SERMON SERIES: UNLOCK THE CODE May 14, 21 & 28, 2006 Why a series responding to The Da Vinci Code? People are reading, watching and responding to this bestselling book and movie. As a result, many people across the country are motivated to engage in discussions about spiritual and historical matters. This creates a huge opportunity to help others make informed spiritual decisions. The purpose of this series is to help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Mixing fact with fiction, the The Da Vinci Code makes claims that attack the very core of Christianity. Unfortunately, many seekers and Christians believe much of what is said in the book. In a recent survey, 53% said that the book was helpful in their spiritual growth and understanding. Through this series you will be challenged and equipped to present the truth about who Jesus really is and the real difference a personal relationship with him makes. May 14: UNLOCK THE CODE – part 1 May 21: UNLOCK THE CODE – part 2 May 28: UNLOCK THE CODE – part 3 Return to Top

Conversational Spanish Classes
	The Basic Conversational Spanish Classes are in full swing. Richard Poe, our Associational Missionary, is walking roughly 10-15 of us through the book "Spanish for Gringos" on Monday nights (7pm-8:30pm) and Wednesday mornings (10am-11:30am). There are plenty of spaces still available if you would like to begin learning basic Spanish or even brush up your conversational skills. The cost for the books is $8.50. For more information, or to register for the class, contact the church office (770-640-9959). Return to Top

Thursday May 4, National Day of Prayer
	Join with us at the Roswell City Hall at 11:15 to 12 noon to Honor God in Prayer and Worship. Bring a folding chair as we will meet in a shaded area on the left side of city hall facing the War Memorial. For more info contact Julie Turner (770) 992-6011. Return to Top

This Month's Ministry Spotlight
	This months Spotlight is You, the Body of Christ! The Body of Christ Jesus; the masterful plan of God. (1Corinthians 12:27) Christ is the head, and each one of us placed here at Crosspointe, in the Body, just the way God intended it to be. (1 Corinthians 12:28). Isn’t that exciting to know you are not here by chance or accident but by God’s own great design! A huge THANK YOU to each one; old and young alike, male or female, who has and who continues to utilize God given gifts and talents here at Crosspointe. You are a vital part in the building up and edification of Crosspointe’s Body for Kingdom purposes. (1 Corinthians 12: 4-6) No part of the Body or function being greater or lesser than any other, but in perfect harmony unified through the Holy Spirit. ( 1 Corinthians 12:21-25) God bless you as you serve and strive to continue developing your unique personal gifting through the expression of service. “I thank God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 *This Sunday (5/7/06), please join us as we honor YOU with a special Servant Appreciation Luncheon immediately following the 10:45am worship service! Just our way of saying "THANK YOU" for your faithful service! Return to Top

Missions Storage Needed
	John Boyd, or missionary to South Asia, has expressed a continued need for storage space for some of his belongings while he is on the Mission Field. If you have room in your home, or know of a solution, please contact the church office (770-640-9959). Thank you. Return to Top

North Fulton Community Charities
	NFCC As we enter into the Summer months, North Fulton Community Charities has expressed an incresased need for dry goods (rice, pasta, sauce mixes, etc.) for their food pantry. Thank you for bringing items like these with you on Sundays for donation. You are helping to provide much needed assistance to struggling families in our area. And don't forget to donate your gently used household items and clothing to North Fulton Community Charities' Clothes Closet. This special thrift store helps provide income for the NFCC ministry and those they serve. *It's open to the public, so stop by and browse! For more information, visit their website: www.nfcchelp.org Return to Top

Sympathy
	Crosspointe would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy to Liz Pierce on the recent passing of her grandmother, Dorothy Norton. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time. Return to Top

Congratulations!!!
	Crosspointe would like to congratulate our Student Ministry Director, Corie Nielson, and Rob Kuykendall on their recent engagement! We're so happy for you both!

Ledford Ministry Update
	Peggy and I moved back to the Atlanta area some years ago to work with Grace Ministries International. We agreed with great determination that it would be wise to look at a number of churches before settling into one. We had only visited a couple of churches before coming to Crosspointe. At this point our plan for finding a home church went out the window. It was love at first visit. We never visited any more churches! We just knew from the Lord that this was home. It still is. Six years ago the CCC family chose to be our sending church and commissioned us to represent Christ’s message and ministry of grace in Central and Eastern Europe. It has been our privilege to minister to people from Serbia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Russia, Ukraine, and Canada. For the past five years we have lived in Ukraine. Our purpose has been to equip people for life and service in the message and ministry of grace, and to plant a ministry planting ministry. Here are some of the results. The Exchanged Life teaching and training is fully integrated into the Bible school. We have had three graduations of the Advanced Discipleship training. Missionaries, pastors, church planters, SS teachers have been and are being trained. The grace message being shared in the pulpit, SS & new believer classes, retreats and etc. Ongoing counseling locally, nationally, and internationally; believers have come from Romania, Croatia and Russia to be ministered to. Life Discipleship Ministry (the name of the ministry here in Ukraine) has graduated and is fully functional. We want to Praise the Lord and thank you (our church family) for the great things He has accomplished through you. What next? The Ledford’s will return in mid-May to be based there to do a national and international ministry. We do believe this will happen as we participate with Him and partner with Crosspointe Community Church. *Crosspointe would like to welcome the Ledfords back by providing some essential household goods to help them get settled. Please contact Joyce Whitley, 770-591-4844 or Donna Robinson, 770-993-5613 if you have any items to donate. Gift cards for places like Target & Home Depot are also appreciated. Return to Top

Church Plant: Metanoia
	Easter Sunday morning as the sun rose, a group of twenty-somethings stumbled out of bed and made their way to a local park for Metanoia's first "post"-sunrise service. We jokingly refer to it as a "post"-sunrise service because as we were arriving other churches were leaving. (One of which was one of our partner churches, Bethany Lane Baptist.) Despite missing the actual sunrise, we had a wonderful time gathering to worship our risen Lord Jesus Christ. In addition to our small group, two young women whom Kim is meeting regularly with also showed up. Our worship gathering was loosely based on the Episcopal Common Book of Prayer, and consisted of singing, prayer, a brief homily on John 20 and communion. We are excited that Metanoia is growing steadily. Please pray for Kim as she continues to meet with the two young ladies, and for our team as we begin structuring a new small group around both they and their network of friends. Return to Top

Sunday Morning ABC - Parenting Forum
	Sunday Mornings, 9:30am, 3rd floor (Suite 310) We are continuing to talk about what we'd like our teenagers to know for their spiritual growth & everyday life decisions. Come join us during the 9:30am hour on Sundays as we dialogue about how to best provide these things as parents & a church body. We will be drawing from experience, Scripture, and other biblically based resources. Class is facilitated by Lin Acuff and Doug Bailey. Return to Top

What's Happening at the Pointe:
	--Events-- May 7^th – Servant Appreciation Sunday May 13^th – Youth Missions Car Wash from 9 to 1 May 14^th – Mother’s Day (buy your mom a card!!) May 14^th – STOKED May 20^th – Baseball Bonanza May 21^st – Graduation Recognition Sunday May 21^st – Y’ALL Meeting May 26^th – Last Day of School May 28^th – Family Fun Day --Birthdays-- 1^st- Corie 9^th- Stephanie 29^th- Matt Deese 30^th- Olivia --Youth Missions Car Wash-- We’re having another car wash from 9 to 1 on May 13^th. Bring your dirty cars and dry towels and support the mission trip to South Africa. --Baseball Bonanza-- Come hang out at East Cobb Baseball Park and support the middle school guys as they play in tournaments on May 20^th. More info to come. --Graduation Recognition-- Seniors—be sure to come to church on May 21^st with your caps and gowns. We at Crosspointe want to recognize you!! Turn in your photos and bios by May 14^th. --BigStuf-- Only 1 spot left! We’re still looking for another male chaperone, so contact Corie. The rest of the camp cost is due by May 21^st. It’s $150 (if you’ve already paid the $75 deposit). SO FUN!!! Return to Top

Missions Update
	Missions Update Event: South Africa Trip (July 6-22) 64 DAYS till the plane leaves for South Africa! I hope you are as exited as I am! I can’t wait to send back news of all that God does in Soshanguve because the people of Crosspointe were willing to send and support this team. May God richly bless you for your prayer support, encouragement, fundraising and financial support! In regard to fundraising & finances, here are some totals we celebrate: Chick Filet Night - $153 March Car Wash - $801 April Garage Sale - $2064.50 Harvest Offering - $6004 $9022.50 has been raised toward our $12,000 goal. YEAH GOD! On going and upcoming fundraisers are as follows: HARVEST OFFERING – We are asking our church family to prayerfully consider the amount God would have you give, over and above your normal tithes and offerings, to help cover the cost of ministering to over 500 children plus adults for 9 days: We are asking God to provide $12,000. This is a lot of money. But, it breaks down to approximately $24 per child / $2.66 per day – to cover their lunches, craft supplies, game supplies, storytelling supplies, candy & other misc. gifts, T-shirts and additional recreational equipment. As Mastercard would say, “T-Shirts - $2,000 / Lunches - $4,000 / One Soul, Saved for all eternity – Priceless!” If you were not with us at Crosspointe last Sunday to take part in this special offering, it is not to late to give. Make your check payable to Crosspointe Community Church and place it in an envelope marked “South Africa Mission Trip” and place it in the offering plate on Sunday or drop it by the church office any time. KRISPY KREME CARD SALE – IF YOU LIKE DONUTS – HAVE WE GOT A DEAL FOR YOU! $10 buys you a card allowing you to “Buy 1 doz., Get 1 doz. Free” – 10 times This saves you $43. Contact Michelle Meadows – (770)641-9765. CAR WASH – Saturday, May 13^th, 9:00-1:00, in the front parking lot of CCC. If you’d like to help, contact Corie Nielson – (770)640-9959. *Before the team heads off to Africa we would love to have the opportunity to minister in our own back yard – or should I say, Your Back Yard Event: BACK YARD BIBLE CLUBS – “LIVE THE ADVENTURE” – ministering to the children of Roswell through Bible Stories, Crafts, Games, Singing & Lots of Love Dates: June 5^th-9^th Time: 9a.m.-12 noon Needs: Host/Host Homes – In advance of the club dates you will need to help advertise in & around your community, then the week of the club let us invade your back yard (and bathroom) and we’ll do the rest. Lunch Leaders – a team of people to help prepare simple meals for the youth team and leaders each club day at 12:30 and clean up afterwards. Youth Workers – to provide daily leadership in singing, storytelling, games, crafts and more. Block Party Team – people to organize and assist with a Friday or Saturday evening event inviting the club children and their parents (“Meet-n-Greet” or Barbeque – Cul-de-sac or Club House…use your imagination) If God has given you a heart to minister to your neighborhood by opening your back yard for this event please call the church office (770)640-9959 or Tammy Minear as soon as possible. Event: “CAMP GRACE” – partnering with Vision Atlanta to minister to Inner-City Atlanta Kids during a week of camp in the North Georgia Mountains.** Dates: July 30^th – August 5^th (part of the week or all of the week / fill one of the many volunteer positions / bunk-bed and meals provided) Needs: VOLUNTEER CAMP STAFF (6 Adults, 8 Youth) Adults – Kitchen Set-up / Clean-up crew, Dishwashers, Crowd Control, Nurse, Event Set-up / Clean-up Crew, Recreation Supervisors (canoeing, swimming, rock climbing, archery), Arts & Crafts directors Youth – (age 15+, must fill out an application) Assistant Counselors – eat, drink, play, bunk & supervise campers 24/7) If you have questions regarding any of the above events please contact me, Tammy Minear, via 770-509-7725 (home), 404-428-7658 (cell) or fminear1@bellsouth.net Return to Top

Nursery/PreSchool Ministry
	Equipping Volunteers Jesus never sends us out unprepared. Just before He ascended into heaven, He told his disciples to wait until the Holy Spirit filled them before they began witnessing at home and far away. (Acts 1:8). In Ephesians, Paul writes that there are different jobs for each person, but the overall goal is “…for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up of the body of Christ.” (Eph 4:12). We are imitating Christ in equipping our Children’s Ministry volunteers. One Sunday each month, we’ll meet for a brief instruction in one aspect of ministry. In April, the topic was safety in the classroom. In May, we’ll examine our drop-off and pick-up procedures. Please join us MAY 7 or 21 immediately following the worship service for a short (20-minute) discussion. I look forward to seeing everyone there. Dee Chatham, Preschool Ministry Director Return to Top

Upcoming Dates & Events
Printed copies of the May calendars are available in the lobby. Be sure to check the online calendar on the Crosspointe website for any changes & updates.	IMPORTANT DATES May 3 - Family Forum, 7pm May 4 - Nat'l Day of Prayer May 7 - Crosspointe Service Appreciation Day May 10 - CLASS 101 - Part 2 (6:30pm) May 13 - Missions Carwash, 9am-1pm May 14 - Mother's Day May 21 - Graduate Recognition Sunday May 26 - Last Day of School (Cobb, Cherokee, Fulton, Fellowship) May 28 - Family Fun Day Picnic, Waller Park Extension June 5-9: Back Yard Bible Clubs (BYBC) June 20-24: Big Stuf Youth Camp July 4 - Waterbottle Outreach - Fireworks July 6-20 - South Africa Mission Trip July 30 - August 5: Vision Atlanta Camp Return to Top

77 E. Crossville Road, Suite 100

Roswell, GA 30075

Phone: 770-640-9959

Fax: 770-594-7029